Sr. Underwriter, Primary Casualty
Company: Argonaut Management Services, Inc
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant
culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We're
an innovative organization that's small enough to be agile and big
enough to make a difference in our industry.
Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all
employees feel:
Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
Recognized for their performance and provided with equal
opportunities to succeed.
At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you're wired to raise your
hand and ask, "Where can I help?", you'll thrive with us.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review and price policies to verify acceptability based upon
company underwriting guidelines and granted underwriting authority
both primary and supported excess.
Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications,
rates, and premium charges.
Interact in person, via email, and by phone with wholesale brokers
to obtain further risk-specific details, negotiate terms and
pricing, and explain company positions.
Manage assigned underwriting territory, including the performance
(GWP, loss ratio) of assigned brokers.
Oversee and approve endorsements as indicated.
Resolve premium audit disputes within assigned territory
Review state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within
assigned territory to properly transact business within the
state.
Create, analyze, and interpret data from various
reports/dashboards.
Mentor less experienced team members.
Conduct educational sessions within the department.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree or five plus years related insurance experience
and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years underwriting experience with authority, preferably in
excess and surplus lines.
Proven track record of driving profitable growth.
Demonstrates an understanding and ability to effectively engage in
the negotiation process.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Previous insurance educational work, IIA and CPCU designation
strongly preferred.
Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work
independently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to travel.
Advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and
Outlook.
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant
for employment authorization for this position.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act
or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations
related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact
our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.
To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work
on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not
forward any resumes to Argo Group employees. Argo Group is not
responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. is an underwriter of
specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market.
Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet
the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The
company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd.
Argo and its insurance subsidiaries are rated A-' by Standard and
Poor's. Argo's insurance subsidiaries are rated A-' by A.M. Best.
More information about Argo is available at .
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the
basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender
identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or
citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family
and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) ,
including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and
genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including
religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy,
child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to
pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation,
military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or
regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate
discrimination or harassment based on any of these
characteristics.
The collection of your personal information is subject to our
Our Benefits
Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens
our organization.
Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that
includes:
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